In Episode 57, we welcome Kim Kelly and Carol Kaplan, the creative minds behind Everything Creative Designs, a San Diego-area staging and design firm serving La Jolla and its surrounding communities.

Carol Kaplan, the Founder and Creative Director, has built a reputation as a staging and redesign expert. With over a decade of experience, she leads the team in helping homeowners, sellers, and real estate agents present their spaces at their absolute best. Her design aesthetic often brings vibrant color, thoughtful layout, and market-savvy staging strategies to the forefront.

Kim Kelly works closely with Carol, contributing her talent in staging, redesign, and the meticulous attention to detail that helps homes show well and sell faster. The duo specialize in home staging, interior redesign, color consulting, and furniture selection. Their approach is both artistic and pragmatic—balancing beauty with market appeal.

In our conversation, Kim and Carol share how they collaborate from concept to execution, how they tailor design to each property, and what makes staging in La Jolla unique. They’ll also talk about some of their proudest projects and how design can help homes not just look beautiful—but tell a story.

Tune in for an inside look at how Everything Creative Designs blends creativity, strategy, and community impact in every space they shape.